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Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Overview
The Resident Engineer will be responsible for managing a multidisciplinary team, coordinating with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders, and ensuring the successful completion of underground interchange stations.
Your role
- Oversee and manage the day-to-day construction activities for underground interchange stations, ensuring that all work is completed according to design specifications, safety standards, and project timelines.
- Coordinate and collaborate with contractors, subcontractors, and design teams to ensure efficient execution of the project and resolve any technical issues that may arise.
- Ensure compliance with local regulations, international standards, and safety requirements throughout the construction of the underground interchange stations.
- Supervise all aspects of underground station construction, including structural works, MEP systems (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing), tunneling, and other critical components.
- Monitor the overall progress of construction and ensure that any delays, disruptions, or issues are addressed and mitigated in a timely manner.
- Review and approve construction method statements, work plans, and technical submittals related to the underground interchange stations.
- Perform regular site inspections and quality control checks to verify that construction works are being carried out as per the contract documents and quality standards.
- Act as the primary point of contact for any site-related technical queries and provide expert guidance and solutions to the team.
- Maintain detailed records of site activities, including progress reports, site diaries, incident reports, and meeting minutes for submission to senior management.
- Ensure that all work complies with environmental, health, safety, and welfare standards, and promote a safety-first culture on-site.
- Liaise with the project management team to align construction activities with the overall project schedule and milestones.
- Coordinate the preparation and implementation of risk management plans, ensuring potential risks are identified and mitigated throughout the project.
- Lead and supervise the resolution of technical and engineering issues that may impact the progress of the underground interchange station construction.
- Ensure proper document control and manage the submission of as-built drawings, inspection reports, and other project-related documentation.
- Review contractor progress claims, variations, and payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with the contract.
- Facilitate the commissioning and handover process for the underground interchange stations, ensuring all systems and components are fully operational.
Location
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-145189
Salary range
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About you
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field.
- 20+ years of relevant experience in the construction of underground interchange stations, with experience in metro or large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Must have worked on Iconic Interchange Stations.
- In-depth knowledge of underground station construction, including complex tunneling, structural works, MEP systems, and station integration.
- Strong understanding of local regulations, safety standards, and quality control measures in the UAE.
- Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale construction projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and resolving technical challenges.
- Proficiency in project management software, construction scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to make decisions under pressure.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken); Arabic language skills are a plus.
- Valid UAE driver's license (preferred).
Preferred Experience
- Experience in the construction of underground interchange stations, including multi-level structures and complex mechanical and electrical systems.
- Familiarity with metro systems and the unique challenges associated with constructing underground transportation infrastructure.
- Previous experience in managing high-volume, high-complexity projects in urban environments.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
This includes:
- Tax-free salary.
- Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
- Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
- Generous annual leave balance.
- Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
- Remote work opportunities outside of country.
- Company gratuity scheme.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Annual flight contribution.
- Relocation assistance.
- Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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